All Obituaries

Colonel Philip R. Holmes, 73, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 7:15 A.M. at Providence Pine Meadows in Lexington. He was born November 1, 1945 in Adair County, to the late Russell and Manette Smith Holmes.  Philip served in the U.S. Navy was a Licensed Real Estate Agent. Survivors include: His wife – Geneva Downey Holmes of Columbia One sister – Joyce (Sovel) Stephens of Russell Springs An uncle – Sam Bingham Holmes of Columbia Several...

Mildred Hodges, 94, of Columbia, died Friday, January 11, 2019 at Summit Manor Health & Rehab Center.  She was born October 31, 1924 in Adair County to the late Christopher Columbus & Hallie Clarkson Dohoney.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Hartsell Hodges in 2002; one son, James Terry Hodges in 1987; one sister, Maxine VanHoy; and five brothers, Joe, Billy Ray, Harry Lee, Eugene & Bob Dohoney.  She was a member of...

On the morning of January 6, 2019, Richard Parker “Chuck” Rogers passed away at the age of 58 in Birmingham, AL. He was born in Russellville, KY and grew up in Louisville, KY where he attended Schaffner Elementary school and Suda E. Butler High School where he excelled scholastically. He went on to graduate from Samford University in Birmingham with a bachelors of science cum laude in biology and mathematics also earning a masters degree in biology. After completing two years of...

Larry Dale Hutchison, 63, of Columbia, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Baptist Health in Louisville.  He was born August 17, 1955 in Adair County to the late Bobby & Lois Ruth Hubbard Hutchison.  Larry was a construction superintendent for many different companies, most recently for Brasfield, Gorrie & Lithko Construction, and attended Egypt Christian Church.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren & on his farm, was an avid outdoorsman & University...

Marsha Clark Patterson, 59, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, January 4, 2019 at 4:45 A.M. at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. She was born February 5, 1959 in Taylor County and preceded in death by her mother; Barbara Morrison Randolph. Survivors include: Her father – Wendell Houk of Columbia Her husband – Robert “Ace” Patterson of Columbia Three sons – Michael Beattie of Arizona, Nick Clark & Jason Clark both of Maine Four...

Joseph R. Ballou, 85, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 5:56 A.M. at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville. He was born September 26, 1933, in Adair County, to the late Ed and Nannie Mae Loy Ballou.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Corrine Page Ballou on October 6, 2007, three brothers; Edgar, Lee & Albert “Happy” Ballou and two sisters; Florence Estes and Lucy Mae Ballou. He attended Charity Baptist Church,...

Jerry Wayne Kelsay, 67, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, December 28, 2018 at 8:10 P.M. at Metcalfe Health Care Center in Edmonton. He was born April 14, 1951, in Adair County, to the late Paul and Alene Kimbler Kelsay.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter; Haylee Kelsay and a step-daughter; Maranda Young.  Jerry was a former construction worker. Survivors include: His wife – Faye Hoover Kelsay of Columbia Three sons and...

Margaret Jewell Marple, 83, of Campbellsville, died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. She was born January 21, 1935 in Taylor County to the late Edgar & Jessie Speer Davis.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Garnett, Shelby Ray, Lee & William C. Davis, and two sisters, Barbara Collins & Edna Kerr. Survivors Include: Six Children – Connie Marple, Pam Thomas & husband Bobby, Judy...

          Dr. Arthur June Hendrickson, 89, of Columbia, Kentucky, died December 21, 2018 at Summit Manor Nursing Facility. He was born October 23, 1929, in Columbia, Kentucky to the late William Arthur and Addie Mae Reeves Hendrickson.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a retired Dentist. Survivors include: His wife – Margaret Ann Brown Hendrickson of Columbia Two sons – Mark Hendrickson of Loxa Hatchee, Florida, Russell...

Arnold Corbin, 80, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, December 14, 2018 at 3:12 P.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Facility in Columbia He was born September 11, 1938, in Adair County, to the late Frank and Nora Sneed Corbin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Mary Wheeler Corbin and a son; Timmy Corbin. Survivors include: One son and two daughters-in-law – Todd and his wife Tina Corbin of Campbellsville & Denissa Corbin of Columbia Four...